Sorry about posting here - i tried posting in the actual thread but it told me i wasn't allowed.
Anyway i have a problem.
I'm flashing using: CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEU_KE7-v4.0-CWM4.tar
Phone details:
Droid Version: 2.3.3
Kernal: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE7-CL215725
I tried flashing twice now and both files it failed.
I click start and it gets suck here:
Code:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> zImage
Sits there for like 5 minutes so i give up and turn off phone which then gives:
Code:
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
Windows 7 - 64bit Btw.
Samsung drivers installed from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961956
Cheers guys
Edit: I can reboot the phone fine - loads fine but not rooted.
Make sure no kies processes are running, check using the task manager.
Unplug phone, close odin, kill all kies, replug, check no kies, if so kill, load odin, flash.
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I have no idea what you mean by kies programs. I don't remember installing anything called kies.
I only downloaded the drivers, not the entire kies package.
Do i need to install the entire kies package?
Just tried again after rebooting pc. Still the same result
Edit:
Just installed kies, killed both processes and tried again.
It still failed. Am i using the correct kernal?
LiQuidAce said:
I have no idea what you mean by kies programs. I don't remember installing anything called kies.
I only downloaded the drivers, not the entire kies package.
Do i need to install the entire kies package?
Just tried again after rebooting pc. Still the same result
Edit:
Just installed kies, killed both processes and tried again.
It still failed. Am i using the correct kernal?
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Yep, download newest version of Kies™.
This will install the right drivers, needed for.the PC to recognize the phone and get permissions to read/write and flash.
EDIT: what's your original kernel?
Full kernel name please.
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Yip i installed those.
Rebooted etc.
Still not working
And your kernel was originally....?
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BryanNL said:
And your kernel was originally....?
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Phone details:
Droid Version: 2.3.3
Kernal: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE7-CL215725
LiQuidAce said:
Phone details:
Droid Version: 2.3.3
Kernal: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE7-CL215725
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I have the same kernel. So it should be no problem.
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LiQuidAce said:
I have no idea what you mean by kies programs. I don't remember installing anything called kies.
I only downloaded the drivers, not the entire kies package.
Do i need to install the entire kies package?
Just tried again after rebooting pc. Still the same result
Edit:
Just installed kies, killed both processes and tried again.
It still failed. Am i using the correct kernal?
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Change usb port
Reboot computer
Uninstall and reinstall the drivers.
Try these in order
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Heya, changing USB ports seemed to work.
What do you guys recommend installing/doing now?
veyka said:
Change usb port
Reboot computer
Uninstall and reinstall the drivers.
Try these in order
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Aaaah yea! Confirm! It wouldn't work on my USB1 and USB2, only on USB3 I could get it to work. I have 4USBports.
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Same old same old windows problems
Yeah! F*ck windows. Going to install Ubuntu ad linux again on my WIN-Machine.
I'm fed up with this W7.
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Hey XDA Members!
I have a problem with my Device.. If i wanna flash any kind of firmware, (flash via odin) i get this textbox :
Code:
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> CODE_I9300XXALF6.tar.md5
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
The blue bar is full after 1 second ..this cannot be, it takes much longer if you flash an original firmware.. i read that there can be something defect at the s3? what can this be? i cannot flash any firmware because the blue bar is filled after 1 second and then nothing more is happening..
Please help me !
I have had this problem before try making sure kies isn't running on your computer see if that works.
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i have no kies on my pc so this cannot be the problem
Possible faulty download.
jje
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did you install the drivers??, you have to install the latest Keis for the drivers, and kill the application.
have downloaded from samfirmware 10 times for now
and my device is detected from Odin, so the drivers are installed
i don't really know what it can be
so_ony said:
have downloaded from samfirmware 10 times for now
and my device is detected from Odin, so the drivers are installed
i don't really know what it can be
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try on another pc...i also had a problem with odin on my pc, but tryng with another one it went all right..
Dou you haw international Sgs3???
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Had the exact same problem, had to reinstall the drivers for it and everything went ok
Also be sure to use the USB cable that come with your SGS3!
I remember that some people had issues using another USB cable...
Reinstall drivers bet it works
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maybe u can fix it with the tool "usbdeview"
hmm... installed kies with drivers but it is not working.. can be somehting defect or is it software based .. strange thing
so_ony said:
hmm... installed kies with drivers but it is not working.. can be somehting defect or is it software based .. strange thing
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Just Root and use mobile Odin.
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Now make sure kies is not running crlt .alt.shift processes if you see kies
End process and try again
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Just Root and use mobile Odin.
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next problem is root, if i install cf root the installation script is not running after successfull flashing it on the s3, it is booting normally and CWM Manager and SuperSU is not installed but CWM Recovery is there if i go into recovery modus, strange
Hi everyone I'm freaking out this is the second time i root my device s3 international the first one was with CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4 but after i installed the official jb for the uk i decided to root with Chainfire new root CF-Auto-Root v1.0 and now odin is stuck at just after i pressed start this is what it says in the message box:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-m0-gti9300.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
It's been like that for at least 15 minutes now I'm not sure what to do if it's safe to disconnect the phone or what.
Please help me
This is the exact same scenario as what I've had the last week. I just pulled my battery and USB cable and everything was fine. However do not try flashing a PIT file, as the problem suggests. I tried it and bricked my phone. I never found a fix for the mapping problem, my phone is off to warranty now.
Well, mine was very fast, a few seconds, nothing even close to 15mins so something went wrong for sure. The good part is that you'll probably won't have an issue to disconnect that and try again. Not sure how this works, but it probably doesn't mess with the bootloader. In that case you'll always have download mode and therefore can always try again.
Odin has hanged for me before (with my S1). Usually changing the USB port or/and rebooting computer and phone does the trick (provived you had everything working before and just hanged now for no apparent reason).
Krep3 said:
Hi everyone I'm freaking out this is the second time i root my device s3 international the first one was with CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4 but after i installed the official jb for the uk i decided to root with Chainfire new root CF-Auto-Root v1.0 and now odin is stuck at just after i pressed start this is what it says in the message box:
Pointless changing a working root for a BETA tool ..
Flash back CF root v6
jje
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PIT means Partition Information Table.
If you even try flashing that, you will brick your phone.
Get pit for mapping error
I have tried to root my s3 using Odin 1.85 and cf 6.4 but always it sticks at the get pit mapping error.
It's a UK phone locked to the 3 network.
Any advice would be appreciated.
welshjoe said:
I have tried to root my s3 using Odin 1.85 and cf 6.4 but always it sticks at the get pit mapping error.
It's a UK phone locked to the 3 network.
Any advice would be appreciated.
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I'm on three uk and use Odin3 v3.04 don't know weather that makes a difference
Never gets passed get pit for mapping on 3.04 too. Somebody please help.
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The other thing I found is that if I plug the usb in the front of pc while I'm on Skype with a usb mic also plugged in to the front of pc the same thing happens so it's like there is not enough power so try using a different usb port also unplug other usb things while u flash. Hope that sorts it for u bud
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CF Auto root is beta use the standard CF root 6.4 .
http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
jje
After reading up on this it would appear that because it's locked onto the three network, I can't root it. Is this true?
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Mate I'm on 3uk rooted and rom did u try the usb thing I said about?
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The only thing plugged in is mouse. I've tried all USB ports but still the same.
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It must be something very simple.
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sorry if this sounds daft , but you do have samsung drivers installed correctly on your pc ? usb debugging checked ?
Yep. Both set and installed.
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This is my build
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Only other thing I can think of are u using the official usb lead?
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Yes I am. I used it to do the official JB update using kies and everything went fine, first time.
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Is Kies completely shut down on your pc ? I read somewhere that it can cause conflicts when trying to use odin
I read it too so I uninstalled. I then downloaded the drivers only.
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I'm somewhat new to Android operating systems. I had a iphone for years, knew how to jailbreak and such for it. Android is a little trickier I feel.
I was following Team Epic's thread to root my galaxy. I get to the point where I have to download CWM recovery file. I download the file, but it won't let me extract it because its a md5 file. I downloaded different file readers so it will let me correctly read and extract the file so I can load it into the PDA part of Odin.
I use the file it gives me when I do extract it, which is incorrect I guess, because I get this error message when I start Odin (after putting my phone into download mode, and after odin recognizes my phone when it's connected)
<OSM> CWM-Recovery-LTE-SGS3-v5.tar (1).md5 is invalid.
how do i extract the file? better yet, is there a way around this?
Rawbster said:
I'm somewhat new to Android operating systems. I had a iphone for years, knew how to jailbreak and such for it. Android is a little trickier I feel.
I was following Team Epic's thread to root my galaxy. I get to the point where I have to download CWM recovery file. I download the file, but it won't let me extract it because its a md5 file. I downloaded different file readers so it will let me correctly read and extract the file so I can load it into the PDA part of Odin.
I use the file it gives me when I do extract it, which is incorrect I guess, because I get this error message when I start Odin (after putting my phone into download mode, and after odin recognizes my phone when it's connected)
<OSM> CWM-Recovery-LTE-SGS3-v5.tar (1).md5 is invalid.
how do i extract the file? better yet, is there a way around this?
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go here and follow the steps and you will be fine.
ERM your trying to flash the LTE recovery on a non-LTE device. Download CF-ROOT v6.4, extract, open Odin, connect your phone to your PC in download mode, make sure your phone is recognized, click PDA, find the file you just extracted, double click, click start. Bish bash bosh. It will install recovery and root your device.
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chrismast said:
go here and follow the steps and you will be fine.
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Damn you Chris! Lol
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speedyjay said:
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Damn you Chris! Lol
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speedy is not speedy enough
chrismast said:
speedy is not speedy enough
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Obviously not! Lol how you doing bud??
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chrismast said:
go here and follow the steps and you will be fine.
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I did that. loaded into odin. odin gets going and it fails
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Rawbster said:
I did that. loaded into odin. odin gets going and it fails
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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It seems that odin did not find your phone, you got the sub drivers installed and kies closed (also look into Taj manager)?
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thank you. for the most part it seems to have worked
Problem:
My GSII was running normally on the latest RootBox version, Dorimax Kernel 7.46, I was using SD Maid Pro, to Optimize database, I didn't actually knew what the function do, but it has to do something with improving the performance of my phone, and i already used it before many times.
But this time it was stuck for like 10 minutes while optimizing database so i turned off my phone and turned it on again, and BAM, stuck on samsung logo, I couldn't access recovery, only download mode.
Steps I already took:
1. Flashed Dorimanx Kernel 7.45 .tar with Odin -> Odin Stuck at NAND Write Start
2. Flashed Stock Roms, ICS (I9100XXLPH and I9100XWLPG) and JB (I9100XWLS8_I9100FOPLS3) -> Odin Stuck at NAND Write Start (Failed)
3. Flashed it on a different Laptop (x86 and x64) -> Same results.
Here is the log from ODIN:
Code:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9100_XEU_I9100XWLPG_PRE-ROOTED_I9100XXLPX_I9100XEULP5.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> boot.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Step that I'm thinking of taking:
I suspected then that I had to go nasty and flash PIT and re-partition.
Basically this is the last solution for hopeless flashaholics, so based on these threads (1) (2) I downloaded the pit zip, but it contained lots of patched pit files, and each for different brick area.
The problem I cannot access recovery mode so I can't know the bricked part. I read in the thread that if I don't know i have to try each one (92 pit files).
And that was a solution for the MMC_CAP_ERASE brick, which actually is not present if i'm using Dorimanx Kernel or JB AOSP ROMs.
So now I'm not sure if flashing pit will be the correct solution, I was starting to think of flashing a bootloader as in thread
So fellow flashaholics, before I mess up with pit files, and f*ck my phone more, any more suggestions?
(Btw I don't have yellow triangle, so basically I can send it to repairing service or whatever, but actually staying without a smartphone for at least a week is quite impossible for me, if you know what I mean)
Download and flash with odin 1.3.
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Pit files should be regarded as a last resort.
Try all odin versions possible
Try all usb ports.
Try all usb cables.
Try all pc/laptops you can.
Try flashing various ROMs.
Try flashing various kernels via Odin.
Uninstall & reinstall Kies.
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Download and flash with odin 1.3.
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Odin 1.3? I did try to flash with Odin 1.85 but didn't want to go older than that. But anyway I'm not loosing anything, so i'll give it a shot.
Pit files should be regarded as a last resort.
Try all odin versions possible
Try all usb ports.
Try all usb cables.
Try all pc/laptops you can.
Try flashing various ROMs.
Try flashing various kernels via Odin.
Uninstall & reinstall Kies.
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Thanks for the advice, but the problem that it's just stuck at NAND bla bla bla, and not continuing, even thought I tried multiple ROMs, and Kernels, and Laptops. I already uninstalled Kies, it's useless anyway, I reinstalled USB drivers, basically i exploited every possible solution other than flashing a PIT file. But I'll keep trying.
silv3rfox said:
Odin 1.3? I did try to flash with Odin 1.85 but didn't want to go older than that. But anyway I'm not loosing anything, so i'll give it a shot.
Thanks for the advice, but the problem that it's just stuck at NAND bla bla bla, and not continuing, even thought I tried multiple ROMs, and Kernels, and Laptops. I already uninstalled Kies, it's useless anyway, I reinstalled USB drivers, basically i exploited every possible solution other than flashing a PIT file. But I'll keep trying.
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I have exact same problem today, still trying to recover the NAND
I had the exact problem with two phones. I tried everything but with no luck. Than I downloaded odin 1.3 and that solved my problem. Try odin 1.3 you don't lose anything.
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GreatVortex said:
I had the exact problem with two phones. I tried everything but with no luck. Than I downloaded odin 1.3 and that solved my problem. Try odin 1.3 you don't lose anything.
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OK I'll try Odin 1.3
If it doesn't fly...keep trying with another versions.
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Nope. Doesn't work.
I can get into download mode
I cannot get into recovery mode
I can charge the battery if I connect the phone to PC/charger
All attempts stuck at NAND write
Is this motherboard problem?
Any help?
Flash siyah v5.
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Did try.
Siyah stuck at zimage.
I tried almost everything all day long. Is there any hard core way to reset this phone?
I read about .PIT file method to reset, but looks like no guide to do it here. Can you help me please?
kopiko09 said:
Did try.
Siyah stuck at zimage.
I tried almost everything all day long. Is there any hard core way to reset this phone?
I read about .PIT file method to reset, but looks like no guide to do it here. Can you help me please?
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There are, but you really need to know what you're doing.
Are you sure you had tried everything and then tried it again?
If, and only if, YES, we can start talking about pit files.
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OK I'll try everything again once more. If still fail I'll let you know tomorrow. Thanks
Promise me (and your device) you'll try it ALL out again.
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OK I'll try everything again once more. If still fail I'll let you know tomorrow. Thanks
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I tried to flash different ROMs with ODIN 1.3, it didn't get past the boot.bin, i retried with Odin 3.07, but still same old problem stuck at NAND Write bla bla bla!
Hope you'll get something, that'll give me some hope to retry again!
I had the exact problem with two phones. I tried everything but with no luck. Than I downloaded odin 1.3 and that solved my problem. Try odin 1.3 you don't lose anything.
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What did you flash with Odin 1.3?
I flashed this: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/190226031/b214985/I9100XWLS8_I9100FOPLS3_FOP.zip.html
In Odin the only thing selected was auto reboot. All other things were unselected(unthicked).
This is the Odin that i used: View attachment Odin3_v1.3.rar
Sry for my english.
P.S. If you have kies installed Uninstall it before flash or make sure all kies process are stoped in task manager.
I'm trying with Odin 3.07 now
try all odins you can get your hands on.
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OK, one thing is sure. Odin 1.3 does NOT work. It stucks earlier than other version of odin. Not even get to NAND write step
Hi everyone. I've been meaning to sell my old S4 for awhile now and I haven't been keeping up with the root scene, so clearly I might have screwed something up. I was originally running my S4 rooted with Hyperdrive S15 (Android 4.3) with TWRP + Safestrap 3.71. I deleted the hyperdrive slot and booted into the stock ROM. After that, I used TWRP to wipe everything (dalvik cache/cache/data/factory reset) then after rebooting the phone, it just stays loads up the "Samsung" Screen with the custom symbol under it. I've tried looking at guides online to try to unbrick/fix this phone, but still have no idea what to do. I've tried booting it into download mode, but for some reason, it only goes into recovery mode (I do Vol Up + Home + Power, then as soon as it vibrates, I don't press the power button anymore). I was trying to use Odin but I can't get it to go into download mode, so when I plug it in, Odin doesn't see it. Can anyone give me some ideas/info on how to fix this?
EDIT: Here are the things I have tried doing:
1. I have used both Odin v1.85 and 3.09 to try and flash the VRUEMK2 firmware and the absolute newest firmware (4.4.2 NK2). Here's the log:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I545VRUFNK1_I545VZWFNK1_I545VRUFNK1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Fails on both old and new Odins.....hmmmm...
2. Kies 2.6 and Kies 3 do not seem to be able to find the device when I load them.
Download mode is Power + Vol Down + Home. Press and hold all 3 until you see a warning on phones screen. Once you are at warning screen simply press Vol up once. If this doesn't work you may have to get a download mode jig. I had to buy one for my old S2, they can be found on ebay pretty cheap so you know.
Hope this helps!
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Klown80 said:
Download mode is Power + Vol Down + Home. Press and hold all 3 until you see a warning on phones screen. Once you are at warning screen simply press Vol up once. If this doesn't work you may have to get a download mode jig. I had to buy one for my old S2, they can be found on ebay pretty cheap so you know.
Hope this helps!
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Wow I feel dumb now....thanks! It's in download mode now. I'll try to do the rest from here!
Hmmm..how long does it normally take for Odin to do it's thing? I'm following this guide:
http://www.androidrootz.com/2013/06/how-to-unroot-unbrick-galaxy-s4.html
It's been in the "downloading" screen for quite awhile.
EDIT: It says "failed". Hmmm. Figured I should have paid attention to when the article was written. I was previously on VRUEMK2 so I'm going to try this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
Would these be the correct files?
ma70ent said:
Hmmm..how long does it normally take for Odin to do it's thing? I'm following this guide:
http://www.androidrootz.com/2013/06/how-to-unroot-unbrick-galaxy-s4.html
It's been in the "downloading" screen for quite awhile.
EDIT: It says "failed". Hmmm.
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Looking at that link it shows 4.2.2 firmware for your VZW S4, going by your first post you were on a stock based 4.3 rom since you are using safestrap recovery. If that is correct then your issue is that you need a 4.3 or higher firmware, Samsung made it so you cannot downgrade most firmwares now. If I remember correctly, xda doesn't want us posting links to Samsung Web pages so please Google "sammobile" this will pull up Samsung mobile firmware download page as first result. Click on that link and then enter you model number in search box in top right of page. Enter model number and hit enter. This will pull up a list of firmwares for your model, make sure you choose 4.3 or higher firmware (4.3, 4.4, 4.4.2, or 4.4.4) and download it. Once downloaded please try Odin again.
You will have to make an acct on Samsung site to download firmware but it only takes a few mins and it's free.
Hope this helps, good luck!
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Looking at that link it shows 4.2.2 firmware for your VZW S4, going by your first post you were on a stock based 4.3 rom since you are using safestrap recovery. If that is correct then your issue is that you need a 4.3 or higher firmware, Samsung made it so you cannot downgrade most firmwares now. If I remember correctly, xda doesn't want us posting links to Samsung Web pages so please Google "sammobile" this will pull up Samsung mobile firmware download page as first result. Click on that link and then enter you model number in search box in top right of page. Enter model number and hit enter. This will pull up a list of firmwares for your model, make sure you choose 4.3 or higher firmware (4.3, 4.4, 4.4.2, or 4.4.4) and download it. Once downloaded please try Odin again.
You will have to make an acct on Samsung site to download firmware but it only takes a few mins and it's free.
Hope this helps, good luck!
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Went to sammobile, registered, and downloaded the VRUEMK2 firmware (android 4.3). I tried using Odin 3.09 for this and it failed again. Should I try to flash 4.4 firmware on it? I'm only selecting the "AP" option. Should I use any other options other than f.reset, auto reboot, and AP?
Also, when I try to turn it on normally or even try recovery mode (vol up + home + power) it says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again"
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Went to sammobile, registered, and downloaded the VRUEMK2 firmware (android 4.3). I tried using Odin 3.09 for this and it failed again. Should I try to flash 4.4 firmware on it? I'm only selecting the "AP" option. Should I use any other options other than f.reset, auto reboot, and AP?
Also, when I try to turn it on normally or even try recovery mode (vol up + home + power) it says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again"
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You could try the 4.4, or you could just download Kies and see if it will restore it for you. Yes you are using correct space (AP) and right things checked. Another though would be to try a lower version of Odin and use the PDA slot to flash it, I vaguely remember someone having trouble on here using newest version to restore phone, he had to use older version.
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You could try the 4.4, or you could just download Kies and see if it will restore it for you. Yes you are using correct space (AP) and right things checked. Another though would be to try a lower version of Odin and use the PDA slot to flash it, I vaguely remember someone having trouble on here using newest version to restore phone, he had to use older version.
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Yup. Tried Kies 3 and it says device wasn't compatible, but Kies 2.6 seems to be "Connecting" forever. I'll just wait until my 4.4 firmware finishes downloading and I'll try both the new Odin and the old Odin.
Klown80 said:
You could try the 4.4, or you could just download Kies and see if it will restore it for you. Yes you are using correct space (AP) and right things checked. Another though would be to try a lower version of Odin and use the PDA slot to flash it, I vaguely remember someone having trouble on here using newest version to restore phone, he had to use older version.
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Okay I just went at it again. Quick question, if Odin runs through but fails right at the end (literally write as the thing is almost over, it says "Complete Write Operation Failed"), should I just keep trying?
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Okay I just went at it again. Quick question, if Odin runs through but fails right at the end (literally write as the thing is almost over, it says "Complete Write Operation Failed"), should I just keep trying?
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What part is it failing on, system? That is strange that it's still failing since you are trying to flash the newest firmware available for your device. You can try it again but if it failed once it will most likely keep failing. You might want to check md5 sums on the downloads to be sure your not getting a corrupt download.
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What part is it failing on, system? That is strange that it's still failing since you are trying to flash the newest firmware available for your device. You can try it again but if it failed once it will most likely keep failing. You might want to check md5 sums on the downloads to be sure your not getting a corrupt download.
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Here's the log:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I545VRUFNK1_I545VZWFNK1_I545VRUFNK1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Fails on both Odins.....hmmmm...
Klown80 said:
What part is it failing on, system? That is strange that it's still failing since you are trying to flash the newest firmware available for your device. You can try it again but if it failed once it will most likely keep failing. You might want to check md5 sums on the downloads to be sure your not getting a corrupt download.
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Alright. Actually, I did a lot of online searching and actually switched the usb port that I was using. After switching USB ports, I tried Odin again, flashed it, and it actually worked. Wow.
Anyways, I've thanked all of your posts, and of course, I thank you for spending the entire day with my problem.
ma70ent said:
Alright. Actually, I did a lot of online searching and actually switched the usb port that I was using. After switching USB ports, I tried Odin again, flashed it, and it actually worked. Wow.
Anyways, I've thanked all of your posts, and of course, I thank you for spending the entire day with my problem.
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Sweet! Glad to hear you got it fixed! That was going to be my next suggestion. We're you by chance using a USB3 port? (it is blue if you look inside the USB port if it's usb3). For some reason most Android programming needs USB2 ports as they don't play very well with USB3.
Either way, Congratz on fixing your device, I may have given you a few pointers or helpful hints but you fixed it all on your own!
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Sweet! Glad to hear you got it fixed! That was going to be my next suggestion. We're you by chance using a USB3 port? (it is blue if you look inside the USB port if it's usb3). For some reason most Android programming needs USB2 ports as they don't play very well with USB3.
Either way, Congratz on fixing your device, I may have given you a few pointers or helpful hints but you fixed it all on your own!
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Actually my desktop has usb ports in the front (which aren't a direct connection to the mobo as far as I know) and of course, there are the normal usb ports in the back of it. I switched from the front one to the back one and all was well.
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Actually my desktop has usb ports in the front (which aren't a direct connection to the mobo as far as I know) and of course, there are the normal usb ports in the back of it. I switched from the front one to the back one and all was well.
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Yep it is usually best to connect directly to mobo instead any type of a USB hub, Android doesn't play very nice with those either!
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Yep it is usually best to connect directly to mobo instead any type of a USB hub, Android doesn't play very nice with those either!
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Hopefully this thread will help those in the future who make the same dumb mistakes I have. Haha...